• Brand: Ihagee / Carl Zeiss Jena
• Type: Macro Bellows & Lens Kit
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Lens Mount: Exakta Bayonet
• Focus Type: Manual Focus Only
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

Item Description

Up for sale is a complete, vintage Ihagee Dresden Macro Photography Kit, featuring the legendary Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 prime lens.
Natively designed for the classic Exakta / EXA 35mm SLR camera system, this precision German-engineered macro outfit is completely modular. It allows for extreme high-magnification close-up imaging. It can be used natively on vintage film bodies or easily adapted to modern mirrorless digital systems (such as Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, or Nikon Z) with a standard, inexpensive Exakta-mount adapter.

What’s Included:

• Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Lens (Silver Variant): Serial number 6053083, manufactured in Germany during the 1960s. Features the iconic 4-element "Eagle Eye" optical formula, renowned for exceptional sharpness, micro-contrast, and beautiful vintage rendering.
• Ihagee Folding Track Macro Bellows: High-quality black textured body with dual chrome stabilization rails and an integrated tripod mounting foot underneath.
• Ihagee Dresden Extension Tubes & Adapters: A complete matching set of modular extension barrels and mounting rings to fully assemble the system or customize your magnification ratios.

Condition Report:

• Cosmetic: Excellent vintage condition. The classic silver aluminum lens barrel and black crinkle-finish bellows housing show only minimal signs of handling. All engravings, lettering, and scale markings remain crisp, clean, and highly legible.
• Bellows: The light-tight pleats are supple, intact, and fold cleanly without tears, degradation, or pinholes. The track alignment adjustment knob moves smoothly and locks down securely.
• Optics: The glass is exceptionally clean and clear for its age. No evidence of lens fungus, separation, cleaning marks, or heavy haze. As is normal for vintage optics, minor internal dust specs may be present under harsh inspection light, which do not affect image quality.
• Mechanical: The manual focus mechanism operates relatively smoothly for its age and the aperture ring (f/2.8 to f/22) operates but has tension. A cleaning service is recommended.

Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to confirm the exact aesthetic condition and components included.

Shipping & Handling:

• Packaged securely with professional padding to ensure safe transit.
• Fast shipping with tracking provided.
• International shipping available via eBay International Shipping.